§ 733.270 Designation of Civilian Board of Contract Appeals (CBCA) to hear and determine appeals under USAID contracts

Terms Used In CFR > Title 48 > Chapter 7 > Subchapter E > Part 733 > Subpart 733.27 - Usaid Procedures for Disputes and Appeals

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